25 of the Best Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists Near Me in arlington, VA

Katherine L. Wisner, MS, MD, joined the Developing Brain Institute in October 2023 as associate chief for Perinatal Mental Health. Dr. Wisner obtained her MS, in nutrition and MD, from Case Western Reserve University, followed by a pediatric internship and general/child psychiatry residency and post-doctoral fellowship in epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Wisner also completed fellowships in professional and biomedical ethics. Her research advanced our understanding of the natural history of mood disorders across childbearing, benefit-harm decision-making for pharmacotherapy and the pharmacokinetics of medications across pregnancy and lactation. Dr. Wisner is internationally recognized as an expert in the treatment of mood disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She has received over $23 million from the National Institutes of Health and has 270 peer-reviewed publications and 23 book chapters. Dr. Wisner was awarded the Woman in Science Award from the American Medical Women’s Association in 2011. From the American Psychiatric Association (APA), she received the Alexandra Symonds Award in 2012 and the annual Award for Research in 2017. She was honored with Distinguished Mentor Awards from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012 and from Northwestern University in 2022. She received the Marcé International Society for Perinatal Mental Health’s Medal for lifetime contributions. Dr. Wisner served on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Psychiatry and currently on the Boards of JAMA Psychiatry and Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. She is a Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the APA. With her experience as president of the Marcé International Society for Perinatal Mental Health, Dr. Wisner developed the business startup plan for Marcé of North America (MONA) and was MONA’s inaugural president. Dr. Wisner is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Hyperemesis Gravidarum, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Wisner is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1986 and Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1986. Dr. Wisner is currently accepting new patients.

Mahdieh (Emmie) Bodaghi, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with expertise in telepsychiatry. Since graduation from fellowship program from UT Southwestern Austin program in 2013, Dr. Bodaghi has focused her time on developing and implementing telehealth services. Previously, as part of Northern Light Health, she established and acted as the very first child and adolescent inpatient tele-doctor and director of outpatient services via telehealth. In addition to interest in telehealth services, Dr. Bodaghi’s focus has been in psychopharmacology especially as related to treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Dr. Bodaghi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Opioid Use Disorder, and Anorexia. Dr. Bodaghi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2015 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013.

Nikhil Patel is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Transplant. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Terri Turner is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Turner is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

Vikas Mangewala is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Falls Church,, Virginia. Dr. Mangewala is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Mangewala is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Grant is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Grant is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Strep Throat, and Transient Tic Disorder.

Rachel Yoder is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Yoder is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Yoder is currently accepting new patients.

Ayman Saleh, MD, is of Egyptian heritage and attended medical school at Marmara University School of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. He completed a psychiatry residency at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale Child Study Center. He is particularly interested in developmental neuropsychopathology and the impact of early adverse life experiences on brain development – risk and resilience factors. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Selective Mutism. Dr. Saleh is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018 and Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2017. Dr. Saleh is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Dorr, DO, MPH, specializes in psycho-oncology in the pediatric brain tumor population, as well as the general pediatric oncology population and child and adolescent psychiatry. Her interests are child and adolescent psychiatry’s role in diagnosis and treatment-including psychopharmacology and psychotherapy of neuro-oncology patients. She is currently a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s National and an assistant professor of psychiatry, behavioral sciences and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She graduated child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Children’s National in June 2022 and since that time has been pioneering a new position at Children’s National, which is the integration of psychiatry and neuro-oncology. Her position is possible thanks to the gracious anonymous brain tumor grant which aims to promote neuro-oncology services and research at Children’s National. Dr. Dorr received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree from the George Washington University. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Cooper University Hospital and received pediatrics training at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. During fellowship, Dr. Dorr served as the inpatient and education chief fellow at Children’s National. She has received several awards, including the Area 3 Resident Fellow Merit Award from the American Psychiatric Association and the Advocacy and Leadership Award from Children’s National. She serves on several local, regional and national psychiatric committees, including the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's National Advocacy Committee, and as the Area 3 American Psychiatric Association's Early Career Psychiatrist Deputy Representative. Dr. Dorr has presented nationally and internationally at both American Psychiatric Association’s and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s conferences. In addition to psycho-oncology of the pediatric neuro-oncology population, as well as the general pediatric oncology population, Dr. Dorr is also very passionate about mental health advocacy. She has testified numerous times to national and state senators and representatives about pediatric mental health. Dr. Dorr greatly enjoys her new integrative position and is enjoyingthe collaboration with neuro-oncology, other oncology specialties, psychology, neuro-psychology, palliative care, and social work. She feels grateful and privileged to have this position and is looking toward expansion of psychiatric care of the neuro-oncology population, including clinical aspects of care and research innovations. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Dorr is board certified in Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2021 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2022.

Nasima Nusrat, MD, attended Chittagong University in Chittagong, Bangladesh, receiving her medical training prior to moving to the United States. She completed her residency in general psychiatry at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va., in July 2001. In 2003, she completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s National. Dr. Nusrat has also volunteered with the American Red Cross and the Walter Reed National Medical Center. Currently, she serves as the medical unit director for the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. She is board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Nusrat is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2007 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2005.

Faith Kelley is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Kelley is board certified in Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013 and Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2015.

Yasmina Saade, MD, completed her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and her General Psychiatry residency at Washington University in St. Louis (Barnes-Jewish Hospital). Dr. Saade is a graduate of the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon. Prior to her psychiatry training, she was part of the clinical research group at the Institute of Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease at La Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris, France. During her residency training, she was part of the Psychiatry Residency Research Education Program, and of the Healthy Mind Lab. Dr. Saade also participated in a Combined Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program and Candidate Seminar at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. She joined Children’s National Hospital in September 2021. Currently, she is part of the Psychiatry team at Takoma Theatre, the Anxiety Disorders Program and the Whole Bear Care Collaborative Care Clinics. Her clinical interests are transitional age youth as well as affective disorders. Her research focus and interests are anxiety and mood disorders, as well as prescription trends amongst general practitioners and psychiatrists. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the Washington Psychiatric Society and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. De Chaisemartin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2023. Dr. De Chaisemartin is currently accepting new patients.

David Call is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Call is board certified in Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2014 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2015.

Priya Punnoose is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Punnoose is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020 and Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019.

Dr. Eric Alcera is the President of the Behavioral Health Service Line at Inova. He is double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry, with specialized expertise in pediatric psychopharmacology and the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Dr. Alcera has held numerous leadership roles. He served as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Hackensack Meridian Carrier Behavioral Health. He completed his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where he was chief resident. Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Alcera was the deputy director of the child and adolescent department at Bellevue Hospital – NYU. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in establishing New York City’s first partial hospital program for children. Dr. Alcera is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Albert Thomas is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Ana Martin is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder.

William Cohen is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Jared Mendelsohn is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Serotonin Syndrome.

Melissa Kelley, MD, is a child psychiatrist and pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital with a focus on outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry, integrated care and primary care pediatrics. Dr. Kelley graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a triple major in English (literature), international affairs and neuroscience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine where she also completed the Global Health Track. Dr. Kelley completed a triple-board residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in general pediatrics, adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. In her final year of training, Dr. Kelley served as a chief resident for the triple-board program. Dr. Kelley has a focus on integrating mental health care into the primary care setting, psychiatric care of medically complex children and medical education. Dr. Kelley is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023, Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2025, and Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2024. Dr. Kelley is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Spivack is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Major Depression. Dr. Spivack is currently accepting new patients.

Graciela Mesa is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome. Dr. Mesa is currently accepting new patients.

Marjorie Warren is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Major Depression.

Ali Altahir is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Falls Church,, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Altahir is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Greene is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carney Complex, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, and Heart Tumor.